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Solar Farms in Space Are Possible According to the University of Surrey

The University of Surrey, along with the University of Swansea, have announced it’s “viable to produce low-cost, lightweight solar panels that can generate energy in space”. The universities say the…

Mystery Now Likely Solved: How Yorky’s Railway Bridge Got Its Name

By Frank Phillipson The origins of the name Yorky’s (or Yorkies or Yorke’s) bridge to the north of Guildford station, and the reason it was built, have been pondered for…

Awards Ceremony for Recipients of Mayor’s Award for Access

Organisations, groups, charities and premises that provide better access and helpful services to people with disabilities have been honoured in this year’s Mayor of Guildford’s Award for Access. The Mayor, Masuk Miah, presented…

Free Guided Walks Along the River Wey Navigations with the National Trust

Here are two free guided walks along stretches of the historic River Wey Navigations coming up in November. The first, on Saturday, November 4, will be led by local historian…

Farewell to the Robin Hood Pub and its Once Merry Band of Drinkers!

By David Rose The Robin Hood pub in Sydenham Road, Guildford, is no more. It was demolished last week (October 13) and the site will be redeveloped with apartments. The…

Damon Hill Auctions Off his Electric Guitar for Halow Charity

Formula One star Damon Hill OBE auctioned off his prized Fender Stratocaster electric guitar at a fundraiser in aid of Guildford’s halow project charity. The instrument, which was signed by…

Notice: Ripley Bonfire, Saturday, October 28

This Saturday, October 28, sees Ripley’s bonfire celebration with fireworks, a fun fair, live music and food and drink. It takes place on the village green and raises funds for…

Surrey Table Tennis Association News October 2023

Report by Chris Andrews Aaron McKibbin, along with table tennis partner Martin Perry, won bronze in the ITTF Para European Table Tennis Championships Men’s Class 14 Doubles event held in…

Guildford Table Tennis News October 2023

By Steve Day The new season got under way during the week commencing September 18 with matches across all five divisions. We are still running our girls’ and women’s only…

Residents Tell Wisley Airfield Development Appeal their Fears over Road Safety

By Emily Coady Stemp Local democracy reporter Residents are “genuinely scared” of the impact a 1,700-home development could have on road safety in the area, an appeal has heard. Taylor…